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Calhanoglu's penalty miss proves costly for Inter || Imago

Calhanoglu's penalty miss proves costly as Inter fail to go top of the league

Stephen Oladehinde 22:44 - 10.11.2024

Inter Milan were held to a draw at the San Siro by Napoli as they failed to go top of the Serie A table.

Simone Inzaghi’s side headed into the game looking confident after their victory in midweek against Arsenal.

However, they were unable to get the win that will see them move above Napoli in the league table.

Napoli held them to a 1-1 draw, with Hakan Calhanoglu missing a penalty that would have given them the win.

As it happened 

Thuram, Dimarco and Barella returned to the starting lineup after missing the 1-0 win against Arsenal in the Champions League.

On the other hand, Napoli were led by Romelu Lukaku in attack after losing 3-0 to Atalanta last weekend.

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Inter Milan started the game comfortably, but it was Napoli that got the first goal of the match. Scott McTominay received a pass from Amir Rrahmani before firing home from close range.

McTominay scores for Napoli || Imago
McTominay scores for Napoli || Imago

Just before the halftime break, Inter got the equaliser. Hakan Calhanoglu collected a good pass and slammed the ball from mid-range into the top right corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance. 

Hakan Calhanoglu equalises for Inter || Imago
Hakan Calhanoglu equalises for Inter || Imago

The home team started the second half flying and putting pressure on the Napoli defenders. Their pressure paid off in the 72nd minute when Inter were awarded a penalty.

However, Hakan Calhanoglu, who stepped up to take the penalty, failed to score from the penalty spot after hitting the ball against the post.

Napoli held on until the final whistle was blown and secured a vital point away from home to remain top of the Serie A table.

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